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Tricyclic Antidepressants

Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to alleviate the symptoms of depression for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are a subclass of antidepressants. Found here are resources and information regarding this class of drugs.
  1. Amitriptyline (6)
  2. Amoxapine (3)
  3. Clomipramine (3)
  4. Desipramine (3)
  5. Doxepin (3)
  6. Imipramine (2)
  7. Nortriptyline (3)
  8. Protriptyline (2)
  9. Trimipramine (2)

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Tricyclic antidepressants include amitriptyline (brand names Elavil, Endep and others), nortriptyline (brand names Pamelor and Aventyl) and several others. This article covers how tricyclic antidepressants work, allergies, pregnancy and breast-feeding, side effects common to the medication family, and interactions with drugs and alcohol.

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